UPDATE: A teenage stabbing victim has undergone surgery following Friday morning's incident in Wangaratta.
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The 17-year-old was attacked about 2.20am before being taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
He has since undergone surgery for injuries including internal bleeding.
It's believed the man's condition has improved and his injuries are no longer considered to be life threatening.
EARLIER: A 17-year-old boy has been critically injured during a group stabbing attack in Wangaratta.
The teenager and an 18-year-old were walking along White Street when they were approached by an unknown group of people about 2.20am on Friday, September 29.
The 17-year-old, who lives in Newport in Melbourne, was stabbed outside the Yarrunga Primary School.
He suffered life-threatening injuries and was flown to hospital.
The 18-year-old Wangaratta teenager was assaulted.
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He was taken to hospital.
A crime scene was established in the area.
Markers had been visible next to multiple blood spatters on the roadway.
There were five patches of blood from one side of the road to the other.
Police had blocked the road off to traffic, but re-opened the road at 10.30am.
Detectives are investigating the matter.
Officers have conducted a door knock of the area.
It's unclear if the incident was captured on CCTV, but a nearby church has cameras.
Most residents said the area was usually quiet.
Multiple people said they hadn't seen or heard anything during the early morning ordeal.
One man said youths often hung out near a playground a short distance from the stabbing scene and drank alcohol.
Officers have asked people to come forward with information.
No arrests had been made by Friday afternoon.
"Detectives are keen to speak to any witnesses and anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000," a police spokeswoman said.
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